Orofacial pain and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders affect millions of Americans each year. Indeed, as many as 12 percent of American adults suffer from a TMJ disorder. Many try to push through the pain, hoping that it’ll simply go away. Unfortunately, in many cases the pain simply gets worse.
But you don’t have to accept the pain. Orofacial pain dentists like Dr. Phillips know how to diagnose and treat the underlying conditions that cause orofacial pain. By treating orofacial pain, you’ll be able to live a fuller and healthier life.
The first step to treating orofacial pain is to properly diagnose the cause. Unfortunately, because so many conditions can cause orofacial pain, it’s easy to improperly diagnose the underlying factors. In fact, many of our patients have visited several offices before getting the answers they sought here. That’s why it’s vital to reach out to a proven orofacial pain doctor like Dr. Phillips.
Each individual cause of orofacial pain, TMD, and related conditions will need to be treated appropriately. In some cases, treatment may include stopping bad habits, such as teeth grinding. In other cases, prescription drugs may be used. Other situations may necessitate surgery.
In some cases, home care is possible. Over-the-counter pain pills, hot/cold compresses, and certain supplements, such as magnesium, may be effective. However, relief may be insufficient or temporary.
Common Treatments for Orofacial pain:
TMJ Surgery
In addition, patients can receive individualized counseling to help identify habits that may be causing pain. Patients will then know which habits they need to avoid or modify in order to relieve pain.
Further, orofacial pain may be comorbid, or related to, headaches. Fortunately, Dr.Phillips can help treat headaches as well.
Dr. Phillips holds a a board certification in orofacial pain and is the current president of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine. She has been focusing solely on the treatment of TMJ disorders and sleep breathing disorders for the last 12 years.
You can utilize that expertise by scheduling an appointment with Dr. Phillips and REstore TMJ & Sleep Therapy today.
Thank you for reaching out to us at REstore TMJ and Sleep Therapy. We look forward to helping you. We will follow up within 24 hours for contact requests received during normal office hours Monday – Thursday. If you have submitted a request later in the day on Thursday – Sunday, we will follow up on Monday. If you would like to talk to us before we can get to your request, please feel free to give us a call at 281-296-6797 Monday – Thursday 8am – 4:30pm. Have a great day!
Regards,
Dr. Katherine Phillips and Staff
REstore TMJ & Sleep Therapy P.A.
1001 Medical Plaza Drive,
Suite 200 | The Woodlands, TX 77380
281-296-6797
Dr. Phillips serves TMJ & Sleep patients in: The Woodlands TX | Spring TX | Conroe TX Tomball TX | Cypress, TX | Houston, TX | Kingwood TX | Humble, TX | Katy TX
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